Stop with all the gibberish about linguistics, syntax, grammar, transformation, etc. Chumpsky is a red diaper baby garden variety old school communist. Period.
i·ro·ny /ˈīrənē/ noun noun: irony
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
His contributions to linguistics lead to a technical revolution in the computer industry that did more to drive a nail into the coffin of communism and insure that captalism - which he despises - will continue long past his life time inspite of all his efforts.
That is both recursive and ironic.
I have little doubt that it doesn't escape him and that it has driven him nuts!
google LALR(1)
What the hell are you talking about? I merely stated that I hoped I was reading his obit!
You might want to adjust your meds, buddy!